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A small but scarce brooch crafted by French art jewelry designer Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1950s-1960s. The tear-drop shaped brooch …
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A small but scarce brooch crafted by French art jewelry designer Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1950s-1960s. The tear-drop shaped brooch was made Talosel inlayed with pinkish purple glass mosaics. The back is fitted with bronze pin that appears to be original, and studio branded "Joux" (Joy in English) which Line Vautrin used on her small Talosel jewelry pieces circa 1950-60s. Depending on the angle of the light, the small brooch reflects different hues of pink, red, purple with a luminescent sparkle. A lovely historical piece.
Starting in the 1950s, the innovative Parisian jewelry-maker invented and patented a new material she called "Talosel" by manipulating cellulose acetate resin under heat to make lightweight and unique frame which she embedded with mirror fragments. She created both jewelry pieces and mirrors using this technique. Due to the fragile nature of the materials, not many pieces survived in good condition.
For another small Talosel brooch, see lot 3 of Christie's NY Live Auction 24313 Design: A League of Their Own: Line Vautrin from the Collection of Terry Donahue. The brooch has an identical pin on the back.
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- Dimensions
- 1.32ʺW × 0.3ʺD × 0.88ʺH
- Styles
- Mid-Century Modern
- Period
- 1950s
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Mirror
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Yellow
- Condition Notes
- GoodWear consistent with age and use. Fine vintage condition with expected patina. GoodWear consistent with age and use. Fine vintage condition with expected patina. less
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